Name Change: Legal Aspects and Procedures
Name Change: Legal Aspects and Procedures
Name Change: Legal Aspects and Procedures
Changing a name is an important legal procedure that affects the personal identity of citizens. In Bulgaria, this procedure is regulated by the Law on the Citizenship of Bulgarian Citizens (ZGBG) and the Law on Personal Documents (PLD). In this article, we will look at the legal aspects and procedures for changing a name in Bulgaria.
Legal aspects of name change in Bulgaria:
The change of name is carried out according to the provisions of the Law on the Citizenship of Bulgarian Citizens (Law on the Citizenship of Bulgarian Citizens) and is subject to certain rules and requirements. Pursuant to Article 11, paragraph 1 of the ZGBG, for the change of the personal names or the first and last name, a claim may be submitted to the court in the area where the applicant has a permanent place of residence or place of residence. When filing a claim based on place of residence, the court notifies the person who registered the applicant based on place of residence.
The procedure for changing a name is as follows:
a) Preparation of documentation: The applicant must prepare the necessary
documents that are required by the judicial authority. This includes a name change request, identity documents and motivation for the name change. When preparing the documents, the applicant must comply with the requirements of national traditions, customs and social norms, as provided for in Article 12 of the ZGBG.
b) Filing a claim in court: Once the documents have been prepared, the applicant must file a claim for name change in the district court of their place of residence.
c) Examination of the claim: The court will examine the request for a change of name and carry out checks to establish whether all the requirements and conditions for a change of name have been met, according to Article 13, paragraph 1 of the ZGBG.
d) Announcement and publication: After the acceptance of the request, the decision to change the name will be announced in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Bulgaria, according to the rules of Article 11 of the ZGBG. This notice provides an opportunity for third parties who have an interest or objections to present them to the court.
e) Issuance of a court decision: If the court finds that all legal requirements are met and there are no objective obstacles to changing the name, then a court decision is issued to change the name, which allows the issuance of a new personal document, according to Article 49 of the Civil Code.
How long does it take to change a name?:
The time required to complete the name change procedure can vary and usually takes several months. By submitting correct and appropriate documents, applicants can help the procedure to proceed quickly and smoothly.
Changing a name is a procedure that requires compliance with the rules and requirements stipulated by the Law on the Citizenship of Bulgarian Citizens and the Law on Personal Documents. Applicants should familiarize themselves with and follow the rules and procedures in order to successfully change their name. If you need assistance, you can contact us at tel. 0895645940
Attorney at law Iuila Danova
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